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| Welcome to Nelson's E-News! |
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Thank you for reading this edition of my newsletter. I hope you find the information below very helpful. As always, I appreciate and look forward to your feedback.
The next board meeting will be Tuesday, July 17, 2018 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701. When the agenda is available, it can be accessed here.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events our office attended in the community this week. If you were unable to attend, there are other events listed at the end of this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Shawn Nelson |
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| Board Updates |
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| Board of Supervisors Votes to Ensure Accountability and Transparency in Auditor-Controller’s Office |
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The Board of Supervisors voted as part of the approval of the FY 2018-19 budget to re-establish the Internal Audit function as a separate independent department, reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors. It was moved from the Auditor-Controller department. The board also took action to cut $656,570 of funding from the Auditor-Controller’s base budget.
The Internal Audit Department was under the direct supervision of the Board of Supervisors until 2015. The vote also transfers 14 Internal Auditor positions as well as $2,294,495 in appropriations under the Board of Supervisors’ oversight. |
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| Coordination of Care Update |
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| Construction Alert - Anaheim |
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| OCTA |
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IT'S TIME FOR THE OC FAIR!
Ride direct to the gate, Saturdays and Sundays!
$2 each way. $4 OC Fair admission. |
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This year avoid traffic and parking headaches by taking the 2018 OC Fair Express directly to the gate. Buses depart from 9 convenient locations on Saturdays and Sundays from July 14 to August 12 and run from approximately 10 am – midnight.
If riding Metrolink, you can connect to the OC Fair Express at the Anaheim Canyon, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, Irvine or Anaheim-ARTIC Metrolink stations. Simply show your valid Metrolink ticket and ride the bus for free.
And, when you ride the OC Fair Express, you will receive a coupon for $4 OC Fair admission, that's an $10 savings!
TWO WAYS TO PAY
OC Fair Express costs $2 each way, or 75¢ for seniors 60+ and persons with disabilities. You can purchase on board, or with the OC Bus Mobile App.
Children 5 and under ride free with fare paying adult (limit 3 free children per paying adult).
Current OC Bus pass holders and valid Metrolink tickets from connecting trains are also valid on OC Fair Express.
Note: If paying cash on board, have exact change ready. The farebox does not make change or accept bills over $10.
Choose from 9 locations
Fullerton
Anaheim (ARTIC)
Anaheim Canyon
Huntington Beach
Irvine
Laguna Hills
Laguna Niguel/Mission Viego
Orange
Santa Ana
For more information: http://www.octa.net/Bus/OC-Fair-Express/Overview/ |
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| In the Community |
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| Heroes Hall |
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Heroes Hall, OC Fair & Event Center's veterans museum and education center, opened a new exhibit, Bravemind, for a public preview on Wednesday.
Bravemind is a virtual reality experience created by USC's Institute for Creative Technologies to enhance established therapeutic techniques to treat post-traumatic stress. The immersive tool is also used for resilience training for soldiers before they are deployed.
Guests can get a free preview of the new exhibit from June 28 through July 1. It will open again July 13 and and visitors to the 2018 OC Fair will be able to see Bravemind in addition to The SAAAB Story exhibit, which chronicles the history of the Santa Ana Army Air Base. The OC Fair runs July 13 through Aug. 12.
At Heroes Hall, the Bravemind exhibit will include VR segments allowing visitors to see firsthand how the technology works, as well as several videos and informational displays about the technology and those it has helped.
Guests can use specialty goggles to view a two-and-a-half-minute virtual reality segment on the first floor of Heroes Hall. Visitors will enter the virtual world of war and see the type of scenes typically used to help veterans. The content is recommended for those 13 years and older.
Experience this fascinating and eye-opening exhibition firsthand and learn about how Bravemind has become a valuable resource for helping military and veterans.
See the Bravemind preview: VIEW VIDEO
Heroes Hall is an exhibition space honoring Orange County’s veterans. It opened in February 2017 and features The SAAAB Story, which celebrates the history of the flight training center, as well as The Medal of Honor Plaza and the Orange County Walk of Honor, tributes to veterans from Orange County who received high honors from the United States government.
For more information about Heroes Hall, visit ocfair.com/heroeshall. |
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| Summer Concert Series for Family Fun |
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Congratulations to the OC Parks team and all the behind the scenes crews that made the Summer Concert Series another magical night of family fun and music.
Hosted at Craig Park in Fullerton, some 2,000 concert-goers laid out blankets, beach chairs and lunch baskets at the 5 pm opening to ready for the 5:45 pm concert start on the hillside located at the entrance to the park.
The featured concert by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy remains a classic crowd-pleasing show with their 1950’s collection of horns, bass players and vocals that had 150 people dancing in the area in front of the stage. Many wore vintage 1950’s clothing and dresses with hairstyles and top-hats to make the night a free concert of smiles and laughs.
Supervisor Nelson, joined by his wife Sharon and staffers Steve Spernak with Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Lopez worked the outreach booth and delivered County info on services, Veterans guides and info on coyote safety. The free pens, sunscreen and hand sanitizers were a hit and gone by the end of the night.
For more information on the coming concerts, go to ocparks.com
Next free concerts include Stone Soul, July 5th at Mason Park, Irvine along with Flashback Heart Attack on July 12th. Each concert is free, runs from 5 to 8 pm and rolls out each Thursday thru August 23rd at parks throughout OC.
For more family fun, be sure to check out the Sunset Cinema Series shown in OC parks thru Sept. Free family movie nights are Fridays and Saturdays and include hits like “ The Jungle Book”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “ Jaws” and “Ghostbusters’…all classic fun for the whole family !! |
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Supervisor Nelson happy to partner with OC Parks Summer Concerts at Craig Park.
Supervisor Nelson and wife Sharon enjoyed a fun evening meeting concert-goers at his information/ county services booth.
Supervisor Nelson and Policy Advisor Steve Spernak celebrate the end of a perfect night of music and magic at Craig Park concert.
Policy Advisor Steve Spernak (left) joins County Veterans Staffer Rosemary Dey and Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Lopez at County outreach booths at Craig Park. |
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| North OC Chamber Celebrates Business Excellence |
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Congratulations and commendations filled the night at last week’s North Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence and Leadership Awards hosted at the Buena Park Holiday Inn grand ballroom.
Starting the evening was 2017-18 Chairman Marty Burbank who partnered with NOCCC President and CEO Theresa Harvey for welcoming and a review of year-end highlights and accomplishments.
2018 Awards for Business Excellence and Leadership were then delivered with touching accolades on the contributions made by companies, colleges and individual performances that made a significant impact on the community.
Congratulations to CSUF for emerging as a national model of supporting students, innovative high-impact educational and co-curricular experiences and collaborative research enterprises.
St. Jude Medical Center, for 60 years, for offering the highest quality care, compassion and respect for their commitment to good medicine and caring for mind, body and spirit.
Poly’s Pies, opened in 1968 in Fullerton, was honored for their legacy restaurant and bakery that now operates 15 family-owned businesses in Orange County.
Final honors went to US Representative Ed Royce for his lifetime work in the 39th Congressional District, acting as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee including the California State Senate from 1982 to 1993.
Photo collage of the night can be found at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nocchamber/albums/72157698455499085
A special thanks to the donors and silent auction item sponsors who put together a fantastic array of gifts, prizes, Angel Stadium adventures, prime rib dinners at Sutton House and an airfare and 2 nights in New York extravaganza.
Best wishes and congratulations to Theresa and Sarah McKelvey for a fantastic night for incoming members, new Board of Directors and plans for a terrific 2018-19 Chamber year ! |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak (right) delivered awards to Chris Reese from CSUF |
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| Supervisor Teams with World Elder Abuse Awareness Forum |
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Congratulations to Linda Armas and Karyl Dupree for another outstanding morning of instructions, crimes prevention and financial safety tips to ‘harden the target’ as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Their event takes a year to plan and organize to deliver the very best instructors and nationally acclaimed specialists who tutored some 300 seniors, caregivers and families at the Buena Park Senior Center conference center at Heritage Hall.
After welcoming addresses and introductions by Susan Papiri, Senior Director of Community Relations at SeniorServ, the program moved quickly to the ‘fighting fraud’ segment by Buena Park Detectives Mark Morison and Charlotte Syphax.
The mornings keynote speaker was OC Judge and elder advocate Kim Hubbard who talked about the issues and challenges of protecting seniors in the cyber world of the 21st century.
The afternoon session featured Julie Schoen, Deputy Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse, who lectured on the ‘Road to Elder Justice”.
The final action was a photo session with all the attending staff and seniors, a tradition established by Supervisor Nelson and staff member Steve Spernak. The photo is sent out world-wide to show OC support for training seniors not to be victims of financial fraud and a message to criminals not to try to thieve OC seniors.
For more information on how you or your company can partner to protect the elderly please contact the office of OC Supervisor at Steve.Spernak@ocgov.com |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered commendations to Julie Schoen of the National Center on Elder Abuse.
“Thank you” certificate from Supervisor Nelson presented to OC Judge Kim Hubbard.
Spernak presented Buena Park Detectives Mark Morison and Charlotte Syphax with commendations for their crime prevention presentations.
OC Seniors sent a message to the world that they will not be victims. |
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| Tribute for Retiring Servite Principal Pete Bowen |
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Congratulations and hugs abounded at last week’s retirement celebration for Servite Principal Pete Bowen as hundreds bid him farewell at the campus theatre.
Bowen was honored with a Lifetime Achievement in Education proclamation by Supervisor Nelson for his work as a Marine Corps Harrier Pilot and Instructor for 11 years and his service to America as a Marine Corps Reservist for 24 years.
Pete received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and went on to secure his M.A. from Duke University with studies focused on ethics, philosophy, intellectual history and culture.
Selected to lead Servite as its Principal in 2004, Pete transformed the Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) into his mission mantra at Servite. He designed the unique Formation and Priory Leadership programs, the Capitol Campaign to build new facilities by raising $14 million dollars and recruited the first Board of Directors to oversee endowments and Legacy Giving Programs.
Speaking on behalf of Supervisor Nelson, Policy Advisor Steve Spernak talked about the legacy element, leadership from the front, and how Pete’s guiding spirit inspired generations of coaches, students and alumni. Two proclamations were presented by Spernak at the awards night. One for Bowen and one for the lobby at the entrance to the Administration office.
Spernak, who also hails from a Marine Corps family, then presented Bowen with a Marine Corps “Served with Pride” flag to proudly display at his residence as a final parting memory for his service to America and Marine Corps leadership mission he delivered to hundreds of Servite students as Principal.
Best wishes and God Bless Always Pete Bowen, his wife and daughters, for all they have given and sacrificed for America and Orange County ! |
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Principal Pete Bowen enjoys USMC flag at retirement celebrations. |
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| OC Animal Care |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- Audit Oversight Committee
- Assessment Appeals Board No.1
- Orange County Visitors Association
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834-3440. |
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| OCTA Committees |
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- Special Needs Advisory Committee
The Special Needs Advisory Committee (SNAC) advises OCTA about issues that relate to OCTA fixed-route transit and paratransit services for customers with special transportation needs |
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| OC Parks |
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| Events |
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City of Anaheim Events
What: Yankee Doodle Dog Show 2018
When: July 4
Where: Canyon High School Outdoor Amphitheatre
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
What: Good Morning Anaheim Breakfast
When: July 6
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, 1731 W Medical Center Dr, Anaheim
Time: 7:30am-9:00am
City of Brea Events
What: July 4 County Fair
When: July 4
Where: City Hall Park, Brea
Time: 7:00am-3:00pm
What: Kiwanis Club of Brea
When: July 5
Where: Embassy Suites, 900 E Birch St, Brea
Time: 7:15am-8:30am
City of Buena Park Events
What: Free Summer Concerts in the Park-The Who Generation
When: July 11
Where: Boisseranc Park, 7520 Dale St, Buena Park
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
What: Cultural & Fine Arts Commission Meeting
When: July 18
Where: Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
Time: 7:00pm
City of Fullerton Events
What: 4th of July Festival
When: July 4
Where: Fullerton Union High School Softball Field
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
What: Downtown Fullerton Artwork
When: July 6
Where: Downtown Fullerton
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
City of La Habra Events
What: Connectup at Corner Bakery-La Habra Chamber of Commerce
When: July 5
Where: Corner Bakery, 1040 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
What: Enterprise Team Thursday Meeting
When: July 12
Where: La Habra Chamber of Commerce, 321 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
City of Placentia Events
What: Certified Farmers Market
When: July 3
Where: SW Corner of Yorba Linda & Kraemer Blvds, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
What: Sunset Social
When: July 5
Where: Rich Farm Ice Cream, 901 E Yorba Linda Blvd Suite F, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
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For questions or comments regarding Nelson’s E-News
please contact the Supervisor's office staff:
Audra Fishel – Phone: (714) 834-3440, Email: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com. |
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Denis Bilodeau
Chief of Staff
Mark Lopez
Deputy Chief of Staff
George Cardenas
Policy Advisor
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
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